Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in River Edge, NJ
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Find therapy dogs in River Edge, NJ that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in River Edge, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in River Edge, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Houssainatou. I got my bachelors degree in English and minor in education. I chose this major because I love children and have a passion for helping children learn and grow. I believe that every child has the potential to achieve greatness. I've had experience with my niece for 2 years and 7 years for children...
Houssainatou can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Houssainatou is the best caretaker that I've ever had. She took care of my babies like they were her own. I'm sad that she couldn't come with us when we moved."
Hasso Z.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon, and I am thrilled to offer my babysitting services for the upcoming summer! With several years of experience in childcare and babysitting, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for your little one
Safety is always my top priority, and my CPR and First Aid training ensure that...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Greetings;
I'm a positive and energetic mother of five and grandmother to seven grand babies. For several years, I've worked in child care services simply because I love working with kids. I have ongoing relationships with many families I provided care over the years. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I think kids are kids,...
Benedicta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Benedicta (Jen) has been a wonderful nanny for my daughter Whitney and my son Jack for over the last 6 years. We were lucky enough to connect with Jenn through a friend in the neighborhood and she’s been a part of our family since my daughter was born in 2016. Jenn...
Care member
Wei N.
Westwood, NJ
$30-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...
5.0
"She seems like a great fit for our family, but due to schedule conflicts waiting on response to see if it would be a good fit for her. Wold hire her on the side to teach our kids another language!"
London R.
Lorraine D.
Hackensack, NJ
$35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in a household where cleaning and organization was top priority. My passion for cleaning and organizing comes from my mother who always made it a fun and therapeutic experience. I am a full-time Paralegal with a cleaning/ organizing business currently servicing families in the Northern New Jersey. If you are looking...
Lorraine can also help with: Attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Excellent service and even better cleaning! Very thorough, punctual, and kind. I highly recommend Lorraine for your next cleaning!"
Jeff A.
Maria U.
North Bergen, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pediatric Nurse/Babysitter/Nanny/Certified Home Health Aide
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced pediatric nurse from Colombia & a NJ Certified Home Health Aide with 25 years of experience! I am a caregiver and childcare service provider. Back in Colombia, I provided direct patient care to children, newborns, preemies, and high-risk obstetric patients at a hospital. In the U. S., I have held different...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She is a loving grandmother with tons of experience due to her nursing background. During the newborn stage she assisted with my now 5 year old girl and 2 year old boy. She is very responsible and caring! Would highly recommend her."
Natalia C.
Erin G.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...
Ashley M.
Alexandra S.
Rutherford, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently looking for a part time position in the Rutherford, NJ area as I am currently working a full time job from 5am-2 p.m. M-F. Looking for a position around the following times and days: 3:00PM/3:30PM-5:30/6:00 p.m. 2-3 times a week (days are flexible). Starting the end of March.
Background: I currently have 11 years of...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is amazing with children. She attends to their needs and is always looking for new ways to help the kids in whatever it is that it may be. She is very outgoing and energetic with all ages, and has several years of experience for caring for children. Very...
Amy Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom, raised my son mainly solo, owned a successful yoga studio and training school for 17 years. Have semi retired but still too young and active to just sit around. I spent the past 6 months taking care of a lovely gentleman who had stage 4 cancer. I was with him right until the end. Besides his physical needs, like...
Mandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her."
Sonia K.
Cindy S.
Paramus, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello.... I'm Cindy. Need help making things a little easier around your home? Whatever the job is, I am sure with my 15 plus years of cleaning experience, attention to detail, and amazing organizational skills I can get the job done for you. Please refer to my profile for a full list of all services. I provide all of my own...
Cindy can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Cindy is excellent! Very reliable and a fantastic housekeeper. Our home has never been cleaner."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rossy, I'm a full-time Nanny with my own transportation with an excellent driving record I am hard-working, caring, and very responsible. I have more than 13 years of childcare experience with young toddlers and infants, I also have great experience with arts and crafts, educational activities, outdoor...
Rossy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"It is with pleasure that I write this letter of reference on behalf of Rossy. Rossy has been looking after my daughter at a day care center since she was 3 months old. Over the past two years, I've seen my daughter grow and thrived both physically and socially...
Susan L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a friendly, responsible, animal lover. I've lived with cats all my life, fostered a tiny orphaned kitten, and have pet sat for both cats and dogs. I can provide stellar references upon request. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss my services!
Alyssa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"
Sian R.
Donna H.
Paterson, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Certified Home Health Aide, responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services, while assisting with medication. Provide caring companionship, promoting excellent in clients care in accordance with each client. Dementia care provider. dependable and reliable. discuss what time are available to fit client...
Donna can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Miss Donna is a beautiful person, inside and out. Her Kind spirit shines through. We accidentally hit decline. We are not technology savvy. Please Know that your loved one/s will be in great not only Good hands with Miss Donna! experienced, compassionate and...
Cathy C.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ameny. A little about me? I have been a professional child care provider for about 12 years now. I have worked as a family nanny/babysitter and have worked for many day cares as their lead infant room teacher and assistant teacher. I'm a very hands on, interactive, loving care giver. My goal with any child in my...
Ameny can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Ameny was a wonderful nanny for my 11 month old. She was caring, compassionate, self sufficient, creative. She knew immediately how to care and console for my daughter. She couldn’t wait for Ameny to come back. Would definitely hire again. "
Care member
Ellis F.
Lyndhurst, NJ
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 wonderful kids who are amazing teenagers now! I have extensive knowledge in caring for newborns. It truly fills my heart to take care of children.
I did spent most of my career in the corporate world designing and selling to mass retailers; however, I also have years of experience in childcare with great...
Ellis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elise was an amazing addition to our family - She was so attentive to the girls, and was very proactive at arts and craft projects/activities. She also was a great cook!"
Tracy M.
Sara H.
Haledon, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in the field of Occupational Therapy for 20 years. I transitioned a year ago to home health services assisting adults and their families with activities of daily living. I've worked with individuals and as a live in with progressive diagnoses, those with limited physical abilities as well as those recovering from...
Sara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sara is a wonderful caregiver. She cares for people and treats them like they are part of her family. She is very reliable, punctual, patient, kind and a dependable person. She goes above and beyond and she gives the best care. I would highly recommend Sara ."
Joanne P.
5.0
(2)
I am a health services administration student, I'm 22 years old. I been working with seniors since I was 20 yrs. I have enough experience to work with any type of patient. I love working with seniors because I feel I'm doing the last thing for them. Everybody deserves a lovely caregiver, experienced and caring to spend their...
Lisette can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisette has been an amazing caregiver, she was helpful, smart, trustworthy, very caring and my family and I will definitely contact her again for further work."
Higinia H.
5.0
(20)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Highly motivated, organized, focused and driven individual who is a strong team player and can take initiative. Excellent counseling and interactive skills, and employers find me to be loyal, reliable and dedicated. In addition to my human service orientation I have special interest in the sports, fitness and wellness fields....
Deanna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"DeAnna is an amazing babysitter. She's dependable, mature and fit into our family so well. My daughter has grown to love her and will miss DeAnna when her time with us is up, but we plan to stay in touch!"
Varsha G.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in River Edge, NJ
Houssainatou D.
5.0
Houssainatou is the best caretaker that I've ever had. She took care of my babies like they were her own. I'm sad that she couldn't come with us when we moved.
- Hasso Z.
Benedicta E.
5.0
Jen has been a part of our family for almost 7 years. She helped raise both my children, and did an incredible job. She is hardworking, flexible, and stern. She was always on time, my kids were always well fed, and the house was always spotless. I would children are well mannered and empathetic...
- Care member
Wei N.
5.0
I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care of these things very well and as a bonus she also taught my child some mandarin during this time. My child was very quick to warm up to Wei, even...
- Richard L.
Lorraine D.
5.0
Excellent service and even better cleaning! Very thorough, punctual, and kind. I highly recommend Lorraine for your next cleaning!
- Jeff A.
Maria U.
5.0
She is a loving grandmother with tons of experience due to her nursing background. During the newborn stage she assisted with my now 5 year old girl and 2 year old boy. She is very responsible and caring! Would highly recommend her.
- Natalia C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in River Edge, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in River Edge, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in River Edge, NJ, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in River Edge, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in River Edge, NJ is $21.17 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in River Edge, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in River Edge, NJ. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in River Edge, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in River Edge, NJ, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in River Edge, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in River Edge, NJ, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.